Deadly Crash On New Circle Road

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Posted: 10:55 PM May 10, 2008
Last Updated: 2:36 PM May 11, 2008
Reporter: Cynthia Ibarra
Email Address: Cynthia.Ibarra@WKYT.com

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A Breathitt County woman is dead after a crash on New Circle Road Saturday afternoon.

The wreck happened around 3 P.M. near Old Frankfort Pike. Police say James Morris' motorcycle swerved into a guardrail throwing him and his wife, Bobbi from the bike. Bobbi Morris landed several yards away from the bike and died on the scene. According to police, James Morris was seriously injured. He is at UK Hospital, listed in critical condition. The couple is from Jackson.

The crash shutdown New Circle Road for several hours, tying up traffic while accident reconstruction crews worked to clear the scene. Police do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

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Posted by: D.R. Location: kentucky on May 13, 2008 at 02:17 PM
to whitney,I see it was your aunt & uncle. Could you possibly tell me how your uncle is doing. And I would love to know about the arrangements for Bobbi. I want so bad to send a sympathy card. I promise I will keep all of the family in my prayers. god Bless D.R.

Posted by: friend Location: Jackson on May 13, 2008 at 08:40 AM
I remember Bobbi & James from school, they were so nice and loving, they were together a all this time, Bobbi will be missed by all who loved her, she was a great mom & friend. My prayers are with the husband, kids, and grankids

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Kentucky on May 12, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Mary, Sorry if I offended you...I in no way meant it to sound like Bobbi wasn't wearing a helmet. I was just referring to the fact that motorcyclists are NOT required to wear a helmet and that needs to be changed.

Posted by: D.R. Location: kentucky on May 12, 2008 at 04:17 PM
I just want the family to know how terrible I feel about this. We were in the 3rd car behind the wreck and we saw it happen. We started praying instantly. See, 15 years next month we had a daughter get killed in a car accident,and when we seen this horrific accident, we actually relived her accident. I have tried every way to find out where they live so I can send a sympathy card to the family. When our daughter died we got cards from people we didn't even know, but it was a great comfort to know that people cared.I pray that Mr. Morris will be ok and I want the family to know that I feel a connection to them. May God Bless the family and bring Mr. Morris home soon. You will always be in my prayers.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 12:44 PM
my family is from rivercaney i now live in richmond my heart breaks for the family .i hope her kids are ok it being mothers day an all.im not sure were the family was from down there .just wondering if i knew them my dad is from barwick.

Posted by: To MJ Location: Kentucky on May 12, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Why take it off?.... That was a comment that was left earlier... mabye it's because the family DOESN'T want to keep reviewing such a horrible accicent over and over again. A "tremendous" action that could take place would be to respect the family & take this on the site.

Posted by: Mary Location: Ky on May 12, 2008 at 11:04 AM
For anonymous...just to inform you that Bobbi DID have a helmet on. She was always the best at everything she did and she was a wonderful person and wonderful mother and followed the rules of the road no matter what she rode in.

Posted by: Leanne Location: Jackson, Ky on May 12, 2008 at 10:14 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family I went to school with their kids.....And Bobbi was a really great person and will be greatly missed!

Posted by: to Sue from mj Location: lex on May 12, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Why take it off? There are nothing but wonderful things said about this family on here which I know must be a tremendous feeling of love and respect for the rest of their family.

Posted by: Amber Location: Chavies on May 12, 2008 at 09:12 AM
I Fill So Sorry for his and her family!!!!

Posted by: Elesha Location: Tennessee on May 11, 2008 at 09:29 PM
I went to school with their son and I am so sorry for their loss. We'll be praying for them all down here.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Kentucky on May 11, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I am so sorry to hear about this accident. Motorcycles terrify me, even though I grew up on dirt bikes. My thoughts and prayers are with this family in their time of grief. Someone out there, please answer this question: Why is it that we must wear seat belts in a car, but it is okay to NOT wear a helmet on a motorcycle? This seems a little disturbing to me.

Posted by: lucy Location: ky on May 11, 2008 at 09:16 PM
it always saddens me when we lose a fellow biker. my husband and i ride bikes and there is a fellowship among us whether we know each other or not. my love and prayers go out to this family.

Posted by: Sue on May 11, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Out of respect for the family...that lost a loved one... please pull this off the web.

Posted by: Anna Location: Jackson on May 11, 2008 at 06:44 PM
I knew their families and my heart goes out to them, they will be on my prayers

Posted by: Sorry Location: Kentucky on May 11, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Condolences to the family for the terrible loss. I was just asking my husband yesterday this question, "Why is it that people inside a caged in vehicle must wear seat belts, but people can drive motorcycles without helmets?" This just does not make sense to me. I have no idea whether Mrs. Morris was wearing a helmets or not, but in general, I believe that it is ridiculous that motorcyclists are NOT required to wear helmets.

Posted by: Chad Jackson Location: Campton on May 11, 2008 at 12:12 AM
This is awful. I feel very sorry for the man and I know his world will be wrecked now without his wife...... Such a tragedy.

Posted by: jennifer Location: lex on May 10, 2008 at 11:42 PM
my thoughts and prayer are with the morris family as i am formally from jackson and know the family

Posted by: whitney Location: hazard on May 10, 2008 at 11:30 PM
that wasmy aunt & uncle i miss her.

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